Exceptionally talented budding artists took the centre stage at the Thought Pyramid Art Center, Ikoyi, Lagos last Saturday as the famous gallery hosted the inaugural edition of an art exhibition, tagged, “Visionary Voices: Celebrating Young Artistic and Literary Talents”.

 … The artist’s cosmic and environmental visual meditations By Osa Mbonu-Amadi, Arts Editor In an era defined by profound advancements in space exploration, driven by cutting-edge technology, Boluwaji Apanisile’s Nebula Matriarch feels especially timely. This work resonates deeply with viewers whose imaginations of distant outer space have been shaped and enriched by the breathtaking images transmitted back […]

He sees himself as a God taught artists and ever since he left his communications job for his passion art, he has been able to mingle with the high and low in the society.

With a dreamy intro comprising piano notes paired with rhythmic R&B beats, and mesmerising tone of his tenor saxophone, YomiSax, in ‘Breathe’, enchants his listeners with soothing sounds suitable for a journey of retrospection, introspection, laughter and love. 

The department of Creative Arts, University of Lagos, on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, hosted the 10th Intercollegiate Choral Festival titled ‘Africa Sings 10’. ‘Africa Sings 10’ was held at the fully-packed JF Ade Ajayi Auditorium of the University of Lagos, UNILAG, before a large audience comprising classical music lovers and practitioners from universities across the country, journalists and other members of the society.

About three thousand Nigerian young persons will undergo critical cultural tourism training in China, strategically billed to reduce unemployment and crime, and also to mobilize the youths to drive the Nigerian creative cultural tourism economy.

The 2023 edition of Nigeria International Book fair (NIBF) ended on Saturday, May 13, 2023 in Lagos, on a reverberating note.

Baliki Audu, popularly known as Bali, is a Nigerian artist who has worked on a broad range of design projects with particular interest in mural design and craftsmanship.

A book titled “30: Three Decades of the New Nigerian Cinema – A Bystander’s Verdict” authored by Mr. Steve Ayorinde was launched last Thursday, May 18, 2023, at Alliance Française, the Mike Adenuga Center Ikoyi, Lagos.

By Gabriel Olawale A renowned multidisciplinary artist, Chika Idu is out to mesmerize the visual art landscape with the dynamic compositions of his creative artworks, which respond directly to the livelihood of destitute water communities in southern Nigeria. A Lagos-based professional painter and passionate lover of children and a safe environment is set to take […]

The latest work from the stable of veteran filmmaker and culture advocate, Tunde Kelani, has been selected for screening at the 30th New York African Film Festival.

In a rare collection of tributes titled, “On the Road to 50: A Collection of Inside Stories”, friends of media connoisseur Louis Odion, commemorate his 50th birthday with incisive essays, exploring his unique character.

Beginning from its sublime title, “Oceans in Your Lungs” to the last poem, “Moving Train”, Zainab Omotayo Raji’s new collection of poems features emotive images through which the poet mirrors life from divergent perspectives.

It’s another interesting period in the book industry as the 22nd Nigeria International Book Fair, NIBF, holds from Wednesday, May 10th to Saturday, May 13th, 2023.

When it comes to creativity, give it up for Nigerian artists. The major factor that prevents a good number of them from reaching their full potential and competing favourably with their foreign counterparts however, is funding.